Ecclesiastes 10:6
Folly is set in many high stations, and the noble sit in a low place.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place.
In Context
5There is an evil which I have seen under the sun; an error which proceedeth from a ruler.
7I have seen servants upon horses, and princes walking as servants on foot.
Cross References
Psalms 12:8The wicked walk on every side, When the vilest of men are exalted.
Proverbs 28:28When the wicked are exalted, men hide themselves; But, when they perish, the righteous increase.
James 2:3and ye have respect to him that weareth the splendid apparel, and say, Sit thou here in a good place, and say to the poor man, Stand thou there, or, Sit under my footstool,
Matthew Henry on Ecclesiastes 10:5-12
Mutual Duties of Princes and Subjects. 4 If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences. 5 There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as an error which proceedeth from the ruler: 6 Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place. 7 I have seen servants upon horses, and princes walking as servants upon the earth. 8 He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaketh a hedge, a serpent shall bite him. 9 Whoso removeth stones… Read the whole commentary →